Ep 1. The Diamond Babe

Death Valley Days is a classic western television series that aired from 1952 to 1970. The show was inspired by the real-life experiences of pioneers who settled in the Western parts of the United States. The show's format consisted of 30-minute standalone episodes, each retelling the thrilling and adventurous stories of the Old West. Season 2 of Death Valley Days premiered on September 30, 1953, and had a total of 18 episodes.

Episode 1 of Season 2 is titled "The Diamond Babe." The episode was written by Albert Gannaway and directed by Stuart E. McGowan. The episode focuses on a young woman named Mary Fields, who is also known as "The Diamond Babe." Mary Fields is played by Terry Moore, who is known for her roles in various films such as "Come Back, Little Sheba" and "Peyton Place."

The episode begins with Mary Fields arriving in the small town of Bulldog with a group of travelers from St. Louis. Mary is a skilled sharpshooter and performs a trick shot show for the locals, which impresses a man named Joe Stoner, who owns a nearby ranch.

Joe Stoner invites Mary to his ranch and offers her a job as a sharpshooter and a ranch hand. Mary accepts the offer and begins working at the ranch. However, Mary soon learns that Joe Stoner is not a good man and treats his ranch hands unfairly.

Despite being warned about Joe Stoner, Mary decides to stay at the ranch because she needs the money. She befriends a young boy named Tommy, who also works at the ranch, and together they discover that Joe Stoner is involved in some illegal activities.

Mary and Tommy witness a group of men digging a hole inside a nearby hill. They later discover that Joe Stoner is planning to steal some diamonds that are hidden in the hill.

Mary is conflicted about whether she should expose Joe Stoner's plan or keep quiet. She knows that exposing Joe Stoner's plan could put her and Tommy in danger, but she also knows that it's the right thing to do.

Meanwhile, Joe Stoner discovers that Mary and Tommy know about his plan and decides to get rid of them. Mary and Tommy escape from the ranch and run into a group of travelers who are passing through the area.

The travelers are headed to a nearby town called Calico, which is known for its silver mines. Mary and Tommy decide to join the travelers and head to Calico. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a group of bandits who try to steal their horses.

When they finally arrive in Calico, Mary and Tommy take a break from their journey and rest at a local saloon. However, they soon learn that Joe Stoner has tracked them down and is planning to take revenge.

Mary prepares herself for a showdown with Joe Stoner and his men. She gathers the travelers and the locals of Calico and devises a plan to take down Joe Stoner and his men.

What follows is a thrilling and action-packed final showdown between Mary and Joe Stoner. Will Mary be able to protect herself, Tommy, and the people of Calico? Watch "The Diamond Babe" to find out.